Round Rock Express Rally to Sweep Doubleheader Against Las Vegas Aviators
The Round Rock Express clinched a 2-1 win in a suspended game from the previous night, completed after 5 innings against the Las Vegas Aviators. Dane Acker (W, 1-0) delivered 4 innings, allowing 1 walk and striking out 4, while Matt Festa (S, 1) sealed the game with a scoreless inning, issuing 1 walk and recording 4 strikeouts. In the bottom of the 6th, with Las Vegas leading 1-0 and two outs, Blaine Crim delivered a clutch hit on a 2-2 pitch, scoring Evan Carter and Ezequiel Duran to secure the victory, marking Crim’s 18th RBI of the season.
Game 2 Sealed by Duran’s Homer
In the second game of the doubleheader, a 7-inning contest, the Express again emerged victorious, 2-1. Ezequiel Duran smashed a go-ahead solo home run—his first of the year—in the bottom of the 6th, giving Round Rock a 2-1 lead. Cole Winn (W, 2-0) pitched 2 innings, allowing 1 hit and striking out 3, while Robby Ahlstrom (S, 1) closed with 1 inning, giving up 1 hit and adding a strikeout. Winn’s season stats remain stellar: 7 games, 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 15.2 innings, 18 strikeouts, a .149 batting average against, and a 0.80 WHIP.
Limited but Clutch Offense
Trevor Hauver led the Express in Game 2, going 2-for-3 as the only player with multiple hits. Blaine Crim and Ezequiel Duran accounted for the team’s only runs, with Duran’s homer proving to be the game-winner in the tightly contested matchup.
Cole Winn’s 2025 Season Stats (as of April 23, 2025)
- Games: 7
- Record: 2-0
- ERA: 0.00
- Innings Pitched: 15.2
- Strikeouts: 18
- Opponent Batting Average: .149
- WHIP: 0.80
Game 3
With momentum from the doubleheader sweep, the Round Rock Express look to continue their win streak in Game 3 of this 6-game series against the Las Vegas Aviators. First pitch is set for 7:05 PM tomorrow night.
